Vocational Nursing - Health Science Academy
- Degree Type: None Awarded
- Not all courses available online
- VN is offered on the Terrell Health Science Center
- TSI: required
Vocational Nursing Track
Pending approval from the Texas Board of Nursing.
After successful completion of the Vocational Nursing HSA track, students are encouraged to pursue VN level II and VN level III coursework beginning summer following high school graduation in order to complete the Vocational Nursing Certificate and graduate in December.
The Vocational Nursing certificate leads to the LVN-to-ADN Transition AAS degree.
| Term One | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| 11th Grade High School | ||
| 3 periods/day | ||
| PSYC-2314 | Lifespan Growth and Development | 3 |
| HPRS-1105 | Essentials of Medical Law/Ethics for Health Professionals | 1 |
| NURA-1307 | Body Systems | 3 |
| TECM-1303 | Technical Calculations | 3 |
| Hours | 10 | |
| Term Two | ||
| 11th Grade High School | ||
| 3 periods/day | ||
| BIOL-2404 | Anatomy and Physiology (Single-Semester Course),Anatomy and Physiology (single-Semester Course) | 4 |
| HPRS-1304 | Basic Health Professions Skills Health Professionals | 3 |
| ECRD-1211 | Electrocardiograph | 2 |
| Hours | 9 | |
| Term Three | ||
| 12th Grade High School | ||
| 4 periods/day | ||
| VNSG-1472 | Nursing Skills I | 4 |
| VNSG-1400 | Nursing in Health and Illness I | 4 |
| VNSG-1122 | Vocational Nursing Concepts | 1 |
| Hours | 9 | |
| Term Four | ||
| 12th Grade High School | ||
| 4 periods/day | ||
| VNSG-2473 | Nursing Skills II | 4 |
| VNSG-1231 | Pharmacology | 2 |
| VNSG-1160 | Clinical I | 1 |
| Hours | 7 | |
| Total Hours | 35 | |
Upon completion of these courses and graduation from Terrell High School, students will begin with Level II of the Terrell Health Science Center VN Program all summer courses.
Students who are successful in Level II (summer) and Level III (fall) courses will graduate from TVCC with a Vocational Nursing Certificate at the end of the fall semester
A grade of C or better is required in all courses, nursing and non-nursing.
SUMMARY
2018 Median Pay: $46,240 per year; $22.23 per hour
Typical Entry-Level Education: Postsecondary nondegree award
Work Experience in a Related Occupation: None
On-the-job Training: None
Number of Jobs, 2018: 728,900
Job Outlook, 2018-28: 11% (Much faster than average)
Employment Change, 2018-28: 78,100
WHAT LICENSED PRACTICAL AND LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSES DO
Licensed practical nurses (LPNs) and licensed vocational nurses (LVNs) provide basic nursing care.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses work in many settings, including nursing homes and extended care facilities, hospitals, physicians’ offices, and private homes. Most work full time.
HOW TO BECOME A LICENSED PRACTICAL OR LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE
Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses must complete a state-approved educational program, which typically takes about 1 year to complete. They must be licensed.
PAY
The median annual wage for licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses was $46,240 in May 2018.
JOB OUTLOOK
Employment of licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses is projected to grow 11 percent from 2018 to 2028, much faster than the average for all occupations. As the baby-boom population ages, the overall need for healthcare services is expected to increase. LPNs and LVNs will be needed in residential care facilities and in-home health environments to care for older patients.
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SUGGESTED CITATION:
Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses, on the Internet at https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/licensed-practical-and-licensed-vocational-nurses.htm (visited March 15, 2020).